Fighting Illini Edge the Hawkeyes

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team dropped a 195.325-195.150 decision to Illinois on Friday night at Huff Hall.

MEET HIGHLIGHTS

Three GymHawks earned event titles to highlight the competition. Six gymnasts registered nine season bests and three earned career highs.

HEAR FROM COACH LIBBY

“I could not be more proud of the ‘come from behind effort’ of our team. While this wasn’t our best start, but it was certainly one of our best finishes and that will prove to be important in the learning process as we move forward.”

ALL-AROUND

Sophomore Charlotte Sullivanfinished second in the all-around with a career-high 39.325. This marks her third consecutive week finishing in the top-two in the all-around. Junior Nicole Chowplaced fourth with a score of 38.475.

BARS

Iowa began the night on uneven bars with a 48.325. Sullivan led Iowa, tying her season best with a 9.875 and finishing third. Freshman Emma Hartlzerfollowed in fourth with a career-high 9.825.

VAULT

The Hawkeyes moved to vault and recorded a score of 48.550. SeniorNikki Youd led Iowa with a 9.775, while Sullivan earned a 9.750.

FLOOR

The GymHawks registered a 49.075 on floor in the third event. Senior Melissa Zurawskitied for the title with a season-high 9.875. Chow followed in third, tying a career high with a 9.850, while sophomore Breanna Fitzkeand Sullivan recorded scores of 9.800. This marks a career high for Fitzke.

BEAM

Iowa finished the competition on beam with a season-high 49.200. Sullivan and Youd tied for the win with scores of 9.875. This marks a season high for both gymnasts. Chow placed third with a 9.850, and juniorSydney Hogan followed in fifth with a 9.825.

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes host No. 9 Nebraska on Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. (CT) at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The meet’s theme is Princess/Superhero Day. Doors open at 3 p.m. and parking is free.